Excedrin – Versions And Excedrin Migraine

Excedrin is one of the over-the-counter migraine pain relievers. It is in the caplets or tablets form. It is manufactured by Novartis but until 2005 Excedrin was made by (Bristol Myers Squibb). Excedrin is the top selling over-the-counter medication in the USA. Its brand became known that Excedrin treat excruciating and unpleasant migraine. It is termed in the adv as (Excedrin tension migraine) and (Excedrin migraine). Excedrin advertisements first began in 1960.
It has many versions and Its brand branched out in 2007 other pain types with the intro Of Excedrin body and back that removed its caffeine ingredient from the mixture.

Excedrin versions:
There are many different forms and types of Excedrin which were introduced for migraine treatment:
Extra strength Excedrin - 1960s - it is introduced by Bristol Myers Squibb for migraine headache. The first Excedrin contains 65 mg caffeine, 250 mg aspirin AND 250 acetaminophen. It is the first multi ingredient form that used in migraine treatment.
PM Excedrin - 1969s - it is containing a sleep aid, and it contain the same ingredients as Tylenol. It is the first sleeping pill, and migraine relieve combined product. It contains 38 mg diphenhydramine and 500 mg acetaminophen.

Excedrin migraine - 1998s - it is the first migraine medication available to the patients without prescription. The FDA granted clearance Excedrin migraine to the market for treating the pain of the migraine headache which associated with its symptoms. Excedrin migraine continued the marketing migraine products' trend for specific pain types. Excedrin migraine formula contains 65 mg caffeine, 250 mg aspirin and 250 mg acetaminophen.
Excedrin tension migraine - 2003s - contain 65 mg caffeine and 500 mg acetaminophen
Excedrin sinus migraine - 2005s - contains a decongestant ( 5 mg phenylephrine ) and 325 mg acetaminophen.
Excedrin body and back - 2007s - it contains 250 mg aspirin and 250 mg acetaminophen. It is a dual ingredient form and works as a pain blocker and pain reliever.
Excedrin migraine risks
Using Excedrin increase the gastrointestinal bleeding risks. Hepatotosicity is also another risk of Excedrin as it contains acetaminophen. The alcohol use increases the Excedrin risks.